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Licensed Daycare in Sheridan, Indiana

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Sheridan?

Statewide averages in Indiana run roughly $970/month for infants and $750/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Sheridan daycares?

All licensed Indiana centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Sheridan typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Sheridan?

Indiana families can apply for Indiana Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) (intake: (800) 299-1627). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

These childcare providers are pulled from the official state licensing database. Compare licensed capacity, age range, program type, and contact details for each location.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$970/mo

Indiana avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Sheridan

ChildCare Aware reports the Indiana average full-time cost at $970/month for infant care and $750/month for preschool. City-level prices in Sheridan vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Indiana families may also qualify for Indiana Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) (intake: (800) 299-1627).

Full Indiana licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Indiana FSSA — Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:5
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 93 kids

ZIP codes covered

46069 4

Program types in Sheridan

Licensed Group Child Care Home

2 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

2 centers

All Sheridan licensed centers

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G Infant Care

Growing Minds Carmel #16

Sheridan

Preschool (2-5) Cap 99

T Infant Care

Terre Haute Discovery Preschool

Sheridan

Preschool (2-5) Cap 84

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Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Sheridan, Indiana?

Our directory lists 4 licensed childcare centers in Sheridan, Indiana, sourced from Indiana FSSA — Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Sheridan?

Statewide averages in Indiana run roughly $970/month for infants and $750/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Sheridan daycares?

All licensed Indiana centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Sheridan typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Sheridan?

Indiana families can apply for Indiana Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) (intake: (800) 299-1627). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Sheridan daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Indiana FSSA — Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.